Electromagnetic space launch: a re-evaluation in light of current technology and launch needs and feasibility of a near term demonstration

Author

Palmer, Miles R. ; Dabiri, Ali E.

Author_Institution

Sci. Applications Int. Corp., Shalimar, FL, USA

Volume

25

Issue

1

fYear

1989

fDate

1/1/1989 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

393

Lastpage

399

Abstract

The feasibility of the near-term demonstration of electromagnetic space launch (EMSL) is discussed. Minimum requirements for such a demonstration are derived along with extrapolations to near-term operational EMSL systems. Launcher, aerodynamic, and orbital issues are detailed. A low-cost battery power supply system is proposed to reduce EMSL costs and technical risk. Applications to military and civilian space programs, global communication systems, re-entry vehicle testing, and the National Aerospace Plane are outlined

Keywords

aerospace propulsion; electromagnetic launchers; power supplies to apparatus; primary cells; pulsed power technology; National Aerospace Plane; aerodynamic; aerospace propulsion; battery power supply; electromagnetic space launch; global communication systems; orbital; pulsed power; re-entry vehicle testing; space programs; Aerodynamics; Aerospace testing; Batteries; Costs; Electromagnetic launching; Extrapolation; Global communication; Military communication; Power supplies; Space vehicles;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Magnetics, IEEE Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0018-9464

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/20.22570

Filename

22570